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  Mis Match 25 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a new Volkswagen Golf 1.4TSI Match from a Volkswagen franchise on 24th November, 2010. I bought the car for £16,600. On 27 November 2010...
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  Do any cars have built-in dash cams? 28 Jul 2025 (Ask HJ)
  Is there any vehicle on sale in UK which has a forward facing recording dash cam fitted as standard or as an optional extra ?
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  Should a warranty use used or refurbished parts? 30 Sep 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Is it ok for a warranty company to use second hand or refurbished parts?
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  How long should a hybrid battery last? 13 Aug 2024 (Ask HJ)
  How long should the battery last on a Hyundai Tucson (2021 on) 1.6 T-GDI Hybrid. And how much to replace with new or used?
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  What is the speed limit in Wales in posted 40mph zones? 25 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
  What is the new speed limit in posted 40 mph zones I can’t find any definitive answer on this ie 20mph where there are street lights but no mention of...
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  Faulty rear door lock, will my car fail its MoT? 19 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
  The rear door on my 18 year old Volkswagen Polo won’t open from the inside or the outside. Is that going to cause the car to fail the MoT? Other passenger...
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  Which small cars offer 4-wheel-drive? 15 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
  My partner is looking for a 4-wheel-drive car, however, it needs to be a small car - something like the Suzuki Swift for size. Can you please advise?
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  What all-season tyres do you recommend? 24 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan fitted with Pirelli summer tyres. I would like to fit some all-season tyres to give better grip in winter conditions. What...
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  Can my son's friend legally teach him to drive using his car? 18 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My son is working from home during lockdown, so is his flatmate. They have a bit more time available without their commutes so his flatmate has offered...
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  Is a flickering daytime running light an MoT failure? 10 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  The offside daytime running light on my 2016 Kia Cee'd intermittingly flickers. If this condition occurred during it's MoT would this be a failure?
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  I am looking for a cheap estate for around £5000 - what would you recommend? 16 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a cheap estate for around £5000 - what would you recommend? I'm looking at a Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Auris, Peugeot 308 or Renault Megane....
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  Are dash cams banned in certain European countries? 26 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Do some European countries impose penalties on drivers who have sat navs in their cars if they have a speed camera warning facility, even if they are switched...
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  Are there any long term problems with direct fuel injection engines over port injection engines? 20 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Are there any long term problems with direct fuel injection engines over the port injection engines type? Particularly with Subaru's Impreza?
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  Are three cylinder engines reliable? 4 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Are three-cylinder engines reliable?
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  Is my DSG gearbox going to become problematic? 4 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Volkswagen Golf SV with a DSG six-speed gearbox. I have seen your reports that there have been many problems with these boxes. My car is coming...
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  What crossover do you recommend? 18 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I've narrowed my car choice down to two crossovers: the SEAT Ateca 1.4 (150) SE and The Volkswagen Tiguan with the same engine. I do approximately 6000...
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  What automatic SUV/MPV would you recommend for short trips? 20 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2014 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 DSG, which I love, but the seating is a bit too low on long journeys. I'm looking to part exchange for an automatic SUV/MPV,...
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  What does white residue around the oil filler cap mean? 27 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My Volkswagen Golf 2002 has white residue around the oil filler cap, is this always a sign that the head gasket has failed?
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  Tiguan clutch failure after emissions 'fix' - are the two related? 23 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  The clutch has failed in my 2.0 litre diesel Volkswagen Tiguan. This actually happened while on my way home from repairing the emissions defeat device....
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  Need a used city car - which model is best? 8 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a small car (ideally secondhand), preferably Volkswagen as I've had a Polo for 10 years. I'd therefore like to consider a UP! or its SEAT...